Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.99 in | 6.26 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 175 g |
| Released | May 2018 | Dec 2018 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is ahead on main camera. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, notched display |
| Size | 5.99 inches | 6.26 inches, 97.8 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass, Bluelight Filter | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x 1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2TB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (variants available) |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) (for 3GB/4GB RAM variants); 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) (for 6GB RAM variant) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF (Sony IMX486 sensor) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, EIS |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (all variants), 4K@30fps (for 16MP variant) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (with EIS) |
| Secondary | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) (for 3GB/4GB RAM variants); 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) (for 6GB RAM variant) | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W wired (no fast charging) |
Body
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159 x 76 x 8.64 mm | 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 180 g | 175g (6.17 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Colors | — | Cosmic Titanium, Midnight Blue |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
|---|
| Announced | April 2018 | December 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released May 2018 | Available. Released 2018, December |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 — 180 g for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus 175 g for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 — May 2018 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus Dec 2018 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2.
Is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 8/10 and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 8/10.
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